Part Time School Year position 20-25 hours per week, Monday thru Thursday
Flexible daily schedule between hours of 7:30am -3:30pm
Prefer +21 yrs old
Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) Mentoring Program
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and relationship-focused Student Success Coordinator to join our Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) Mentoring Program.
The GPS Mentoring Program supports students in grades 7–12 who may be experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, or social challenges. Using the evidence-based Check & Connect mentoring model, Student Success Coordinators build meaningful, long-term relationships with students while partnering with families, school staff, and community resources to improve school engagement, attendance, academic success, and graduation outcomes.
This position serves as a mentor, advocate, and case manager, working directly with students through individual and small-group mentoring sessions, progress monitoring, and coordinated support services.
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Develop supportive mentor-mentee relationships with referred students to reduce truancy, improve academic performance, and support compliance with court expectations when applicable.
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Meet regularly with students through one-on-one and small-group mentoring sessions focused on goal setting, leadership development, character building, and life skills.
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Monitor student attendance, behavior, grades, and overall engagement.
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Create consistent schedules within assigned schools to provide mentoring, guidance, and ongoing academic support.
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Manage student intake, case management activities, and program documentation.
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Connect families to Family Outreach Support Services and other community resources when appropriate.
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Ensure mentoring spaces are welcoming, engaging, and provide student recognition opportunities.
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Monitor monthly program expenses and maintain budget awareness.
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Serve as the primary GPS contact for assigned schools.
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Build strong relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and student services personnel.
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Participate in student progress meetings and collaborate on intervention strategies.
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Communicate regularly with school teams regarding student successes, challenges, and program outcomes.
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Work closely with the Assistant Director of GPS and school partners to establish and achieve annual program goals.
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Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness against established goals and performance outcomes.
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Track participation, attendance, engagement, and student progress data.
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Collect and maintain outcome data to meet program and reporting requirements.
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Prepare accurate and timely reports and case notes.
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Ensure mentoring activities align with evidence-based youth development practices.
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Maintain a safe, positive, and high-quality environment for all participants.
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Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth (teen population preferred).
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Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, educators, and community partners.
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Ability to motivate youth and effectively manage challenging behaviors.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
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Strong organizational, time management, and case management skills.
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Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
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Flexibility to work a schedule that may vary throughout the school year.
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Bachelor's Degree preferred or Experience in mentoring, education, youth development, social services, counseling, or case management.
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Familiarity with school systems, truancy prevention, or evidence-based youth development programs.
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21 Years old
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Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
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Frequent use of computers and other office equipment.
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Ability to walk, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed.
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Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally noisy environment.
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Ability to travel between schools and community locations as needed.
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Make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.
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Build meaningful relationships that help students stay engaged in school and achieve success.
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Collaborate with dedicated school and community partners.
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Be part of an evidence-based program focused on positive youth development and educational achievement.
Apply today to help students build confidence, overcome challenges, and create pathways to lifelong success.
